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Lynnette Walczak

I like to help Dog Parents find unique ways to do things that will save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" Dog Tips and Dog Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I’m a lifelong dog owner -- currently have 2 mixed breed Golden Aussies that we found abandoned on the side of the road as puppies. I've always trained my own dogs and help friends train theirs, as well. Professionally, I worked at a vet and have several friends who are veterinarians -- whom I consult with regularly. (And just because I love animals so much, I also worked at a Zoo for awhile!) I've been sharing my best ideas with others by blogging full-time since 1998 (the same year that Google started... and before the days of Facebook and YouTube). My daily motivation is to help first-time dog owners be better prepared from the first day your new puppy enters your home. I like to help dog owners understand what's 'normal' and what you can expect in terms of living with and training your dog -- how to get through the ups & downs of potty training, chewing, teaching commands, getting your dog to listen, and everything else that takes place during that hectic first year! When I'm not training, walking, grooming, or making homemade treats for my dogs, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). To date, I've written over 600 articles for dog owners on this site! Many of them have upwards of 200K shares.

Do you already have one dog in your house? Thinking of adding a second dog to your family pack? Here's how to properly introduce the two dogs BEFORE you bring the new dog home.

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This video gives a couple great tips that should keep your dog from running away from you each time he is off the leash. Plus 101 fun dog tricks you can try!

If you want to groom your dog yourself at home, rather than paying a dog groomer, this video shows you which tools you need and how to properly use each of them.

If you want to trim dog nails yourself, rather than paying someone to do it every time, here's how to get your dog to relax and enjoy the process.

Are you prepared to save your dog's life if he were involved in an accident or became incapacitated due to some other type of health problem or sudden emergency? Here are some of the most common situations that could result in you having to perform CPR on your dog. Plus, see how to do dog CPR.

There are lots of reasons that two dogs make sense, but there are also some pitfalls.One of those is dog training! Here are some helpful tips when training two dogs in one household.

Wear rubber gloves when removing dog skunk odor from your dog! photo by Piddleville on Flickr

Has your dog been skunked and you're not sure how to get out the smell? Here's how to get the skunk smell out of your dog's coat. Plus tips for dealing with other wildlife that may get your dog's attention.

Do you feed your dog table scraps? Here are the reasons why you shouldn't.

If you've got a dog, then you NEED a pet first aid kit. You don't have to buy one though. You can make your own! Here's what should go in a first aid kit for your dog.

Whether you're looking for a Halloween costume for yourself, or your child, there are lots of ideas to choose from here. The best part: most of these are a cinch to make yourself! Dog lovers everywhere will be making -- or buying -- the following dog-related Halloween costumes this year.

Any time a guest inside our house physically moves (e.g. to get up after sitting down, to reach out to pet Tenor, or to give him a treat), Tenor immediately darts away... fast as lightning! When I mentioned this to our dog trainer, Suzy Godsey, here's what she suggested...

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All about President Obama's Portuguese water dog, Bo. See photos and videos of the official white house dog, from his first day with the Obamas, to their shopping trips at PetSmart together.